Marinated Beets with Lime, Coriander Seeds, and Yogurt

Name: Marinated Beets with Lime, Coriander Seeds, and Yogurt
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 2 small early red beets (about 3 ounces/ 80 grams each); 2 limes; 4–5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ garlic clove; 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt; a handful of watercress or other microgreens; a handful of watercress or other microgreens

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 30

Appears in

Vibrant Vegetables

By Janneke Philippi

Published 2024

About

Beets are delicious eaten raw. Uncooked, their beautiful red hue is probably at its most vibrant. Slice them very thinly and marinate them in a bright, citrusy dressing. The marinade softens the beets and imparts extra flavor.

Ingredients

2 small early red beets (about 3 ounces/ 80 grams each)
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Europe
Netherlands
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

PEEL or scrub the beets. Shave the beets or slice them very thinly.

WHISK together the lime juice, the olive oil, and salt and pepper to make a marinade. Add the beets and stir. Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour to marinate, stirring occasionally.

MEANWHILE toast the coriander seeds until their wonderful fragrance is released. Coarsely grind the corian